Sabre of the Naval Sailor Corps of the Imperial Guard, First Empire.
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Sabre of the Naval Guards of the Imperial Guard, First Empire.
Sabre entirely made of brass with a leather scabbard, the design of which was created in 1804 by the sword cutler DUC.
Guard with a pierced branch, outer ear in the shape of an anchor, the guard branch ends with a ball quillon. The crossguard is pierced underneath. Cap with a short tail. Handle made of wood covered with leather, wrapped with a straight brass wire. "DUC" punch struck on the quillon.
Blade from Klingenthal, 70 cm long by 4 cm wide at the heel, back thickness at the heel 0.8 cm, with a tapered point. The hollow edges are engraved on each side with "GARDE IMPÉRIALE" in large cursive letters in a roped cartouche, anchor, and palmettes.
Scabbard made of wood covered with black waxed leather, brass fittings chape, central loop, locket; brass dart, brass rings. Brass bails ring pins, brass rings. Marking with a branding iron on the leather scabbard of a naval anchor, under the locket.
Very good state of preservation. Oxidation on the blade from use. Slightly chipped leather varnish.
France.
First Empire (1804-1815).
Sabre entirely made of brass with a leather scabbard, the design of which was created in 1804 by the sword cutler DUC.
Guard with a pierced branch, outer ear in the shape of an anchor, the guard branch ends with a ball quillon. The crossguard is pierced underneath. Cap with a short tail. Handle made of wood covered with leather, wrapped with a straight brass wire. "DUC" punch struck on the quillon.
Blade from Klingenthal, 70 cm long by 4 cm wide at the heel, back thickness at the heel 0.8 cm, with a tapered point. The hollow edges are engraved on each side with "GARDE IMPÉRIALE" in large cursive letters in a roped cartouche, anchor, and palmettes.
Scabbard made of wood covered with black waxed leather, brass fittings chape, central loop, locket; brass dart, brass rings. Brass bails ring pins, brass rings. Marking with a branding iron on the leather scabbard of a naval anchor, under the locket.
Very good state of preservation. Oxidation on the blade from use. Slightly chipped leather varnish.
France.
First Empire (1804-1815).
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).